Dana Chauvette
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience in providing comprehensive legal support, specializing in managing complex projects and conducting thorough research to uncover critical case details. Recognized for fostering strong collaboration within teams and consistently delivering high-impact results to meet objectives efficiently. Proficient in legal drafting, case management, and maintaining effective client communication, contributing to seamless operations and client satisfaction. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability to evolving needs while prioritizing optimal outcomes in all endeavors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Paralegal
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Midland, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Managed complex agreements ensuring compliance with legal protocols and deadlines.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and external parties to facilitate case progress.
- Mentored junior paralegals on best practices for document management and legal procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in case management workflows.
- Reviewed and analyzed contracts, identifying potential risks and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Trained staff on the use of legal software systems to improve operational effectiveness and accuracy.
- Trained new employees on company policies and legal standards.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for new hires focused on contract drafting and effective AI application.
- Assessed AI applications to determine suitability for team workflows and project requirements.
- Conduct yearly audits on proficient paralegals in the team's work product to ensure they are following our documented processes.
- Handle high visibility or urgent confidentiality agreements.
- Research urgent inquiries for the team's legal director.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Cultivated a strong network of industry professionals that facilitated collaboration on various cases and projects.
Paralegal
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
Midland, MI
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Drafted and negotiated of confidentiality agreements to safeguard sensitive information.
- Compiled and submitted financial assurance documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted weekly audits of team members in training to ensure processes for confidentiality agreements were followed.
- Conducted comprehensive training for new employees to ensure understanding of confidentiality agreements.
- Developed work processes to improve training materials for new hires within the legal team's process documentations.
- Managed complex legal documents to ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address legal issues impacting business operations and compliance.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive case files to facilitate effective information retrieval and analysis.
- Implemented process improvements that increased accuracy in document preparation and reduced turnaround time.
- Improved client relationships through clear communication and prompt response to inquiries.
- Reviewed contracts for accuracy and consistency, mitigating potential risks for clients involved in transactions or disputes.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
Administrative Specialist
The Dow Chemical Company
Midland, MI
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Coordinated efforts to secure signatures on data privacy agreements, ensuring compliance with EU regulations.
- Managed GDPR database maintenance to support data privacy attorney and facilitate ongoing project requirements.
- Reviewed and refined power of attorney documents for Brazil and China to facilitate the legalization process.
- Reviewed and refined power of attorney documents to ensure compliance with international trade regulations.
- Executed contract review and formatting processes under attorney supervision.
- Managed the process of entering and uploading agreements into Memotech to ensure data integrity.
- Managed content accuracy and relevance on LRC pages to enhance user experience.
- Compiled comprehensive information regarding purchases related to class action lawsuits to support legal analysis.
- Facilitated onboarding and offboarding processes for new secondees.
- Oversaw maintenance of class action spreadsheet to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
Administrative Assistant
The Dow Chemical Company
Midland, MI
10.2011 - 03.2014
- Managed submission of new workers' compensation claims to third-party administrators, ensuring compliance across all U.S. locations, excluding Louisiana.
- Executed timely preparation and submission of workers' compensation forms to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Facilitated collection of documents for subpoenas and record requests.
- Engaged with adjusters, medical professionals, and supervisors to provide updates and resolve issues related to workers' compensation claims.
- Established legal holds within Fusion system to ensure compliance with company's retention requirements.
- Engaged in collaborative discussions with various third-party administrators to evaluate and address needs of ongoing workers' compensation claims.
- Conducted training sessions to enhance legal workers' compensation co-op skills.
Education
Bachelor in Political Science Public Administration - Legal Philosophy
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI12.2014
Associate Legal Support Professional -
Delta College
University Center, MI08.2010
Law Office Specialist Certificate - undefined
Delta College
University Center, MI08.2010
Law Office Foundation Advanced Certificate - undefined
Delta College
University Center, MI08.2010
Skills
- Experienced with MS Office Suite and various online platforms
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Reliability
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Legal correspondence
- Document drafting
- Records management
- Team leadership qualities
- Client communication
- Legal analysis
- Employee development
Accomplishments
- Selected to lead our team in AI training and use.
- Developed a way to perform audits on members of our team to ensure we are drafting and negotiating agreements within the standards set by attorneys and processes within the company,
Timeline
Senior Paralegal
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
06.2023 - Current
Paralegal
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
03.2019 - 06.2023
Administrative Specialist
The Dow Chemical Company
09.2017 - 03.2019
Administrative Assistant
The Dow Chemical Company
10.2011 - 03.2014
Law Office Specialist Certificate - undefined
Delta College
Law Office Foundation Advanced Certificate - undefined
Delta College
Bachelor in Political Science Public Administration - Legal Philosophy
Saginaw Valley State University
Associate Legal Support Professional -
Delta College